Add 54/60 and 16/28
54/60 + 16/28 is 103/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
378/420 + 240/420 = 378 + 240/420 = 618/420 - 618/420 simplified gives 103/70
- So, 54/60 + 16/28 = 103/70
In mixed form: 133/70
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